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Rev. chil. enferm. respir ; 33(4): 316-319, dic. 2017. graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-899699

ABSTRACT

Las tiazidas son fármacos frecuentemente usados en la terapia de la hipertensión arterial. Las reacciones adversas de riesgo vital como shock y edema pulmonar agudo son raros. Comunicamos el caso de una mujer de 55 años de edad atendida en Hospital de Puerto Montt, quien tras dos horas de ingerir hidroclorotiazida presentó disnea. Los exámenes de laboratorio generales e imágenes muestran cuadro concordante con edema pulmonar agudo no cardiogénico. Además de la suspensión del fármaco, se realizó soporte hemodinámico y ventilatorio no invasivo, evidenciándose resolución del cuadro a las 48 h. La paciente fue dada de alta 3 días después de su ingreso sin sintomatología.


Thiazides are drugs often used in management of high arterial blood pressure. Shock and acute pulmonary edema are rarely described as adverse reactions related to this drug. We report the case of a 55 years-old woman admitted at Hospital de Puerto Montt, Chile. Two hours after having her first dose of hydrochlorothiazide she presented dyspnea. Laboratory tests and images support the diagnosis of non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema. Resolution of her clinical picture was observed 48 hours after hydrochlorothiazide administration was discontinued and hemodynamic and non invasive ventilation support were supplied. The patient was discharged without symptoms, 3 days after entering to hospital.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Pulmonary Edema/chemically induced , Hydrochlorothiazide/adverse effects , Antihypertensive Agents/adverse effects , Pulmonary Edema/diagnostic imaging , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Thiazides/adverse effects
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Biosalud ; 13(2): 24-35, jul.-dic. 2014. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-760903

ABSTRACT

En Colombia el acceso al agua potable y a sistemas de saneamiento no están garantizados para buena parte de la población, por lo que el consumo de agua contaminada genera enfermedades de origen hídrico. La alternativa más utilizada para el acceso al agua potable es su almacenamiento dentro de las viviendas y la improvisación de sistemas de alcantarillado que generalmente se encuentran a cielo abierto. Objetivo: Evaluar la calidad microbiológica del agua utilizada para consumo y el agua residual cercana a las viviendas de una población en desplazamiento y su relación con la salud de la población. Materiales y Métodos: Se recolectaron 36 muestras de agua para consumo almacenadas en diferentes tipos de recipientes y de grifos, en caso de estar instalados. Adicionalmente se recolectaron 15 muestras de agua residual de forma aleatoria en un asentamiento ilegal compuesto en su gran mayoría por población desplazada. Para evaluar la calidad microbiológica del agua se analizaron como indicadores de contaminación de origen fecal E. coli, C. perfringens y colífagos somáticos. Simultáneamente se llevó a cabo la aplicación de encuestas de morbilidad sentida con el fin de establecer la posible relación entre las condiciones de vida de los habitantes, la calidad del agua y la percepción del estado de salud. Resultados y Conclusiones: En 14 de las 36 casas seleccionadas y en las 15 de redes de alcantarillado a cielo abierto, se encontró contaminación de origen fecal. La encuesta de morbilidad realizada muestra cómo la calidad del agua y las condiciones de vida pueden influir en la salud de la población. La OMS considera que el agua para consumo debe estar libre de microorganismos que afecten la salud humana, para lo cual es importante su tratamiento, almacenamiento y aislamiento de redes de aguas residuales.


In Colombia access to drinking water and sanitation are not guaranteed for the majority of the population, reason why the consumption of contaminated water generates water-borne diseases. The most commonly used alternative to access drinking water is its storage in homes and the improvisation of sewerage systems typically found outdoors. Objective: To evaluate microbiological quality of drinking water and wastewater near the homes of displaced populations and its relationship with the community's health. Materials and Methods: Thirty-six (36) samples of drinking water for consumption stored in different types of containers and taps were collected where these were installed. Additionally 15 samples of wastewater were collected randomly in an illegal settlement, where most of the inhabitants were displaced persons. E. coli, C. perfringens and somatic coliphages were examined as fecal contamination indicators for microbiological water quality assessment. Simultaneously, morbidity surveys were carried out to establish the possible relationship between the inhabitants' living conditions, water quality and health status perception. Results and Conclusions: Contamination of fecal origin was found in 14 out of the 36 selected houses and in 15 outdoors sewerages. The conducted morbidity survey shows how water quality and living conditions can influence the health of the population. WHO estimates that drinking water should be free from microorganisms that affect human health, reason why water treatment, proper storage and isolation of residual water are important facts to be considered.

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Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-698687

ABSTRACT

El objetivo de esta investigación es determinar la prevalencia de queilitis actínica (QA) y factores asociados en trabajadores expuestos a radiación UV solar en la ciudad de Talca, Chile. Se examinaron 151 trabajadores, donde un 16.6 por ciento presentó QA. Todas las lesiones se presentaron en el labio inferior. El 40 por ciento de los casos poseía una edad entre 50 y 59 años y el 96 por ciento de los pacientes diagnosticados trabajaba más de 6 horas diarias expuestos al sol. El 56 por ciento de los diagnósticos de QA presentaron un historial 20 o más años totales de exposición a radiación UV por motivos laborales. El 56 por ciento de los casos de QA presentaron antecedentes de hábito de fumar. Los principales signos presentes en los casos de QA fueron la sequedad (100 por ciento), esfumación del margen del bermellón (88 por ciento) y el edema labial (84 por ciento). La mayoría de las lesiones fueron asintomáticas (60 por ciento).


The objective of this research is to determine the prevalence of actinic cheilitis (AC) and associated factors in workers exposed to solar UV radiation in the city of Talca (Chile). A total of 151 workers, of which 16.6 percent exhibited AC, were examined. All lesions appeared on the lower lip. The 40 percent of cases aged between 50-59 years and 96 percent of patients diagnosed worked up to 6 hours daily exposed to the sun. 56 percent of the diagnoses of AC had a history of 20 or more years of exposure to UV radiation for work. 56 percent of cases of AC had a history of smoking. Major signs present in the AC cases were the dryness (100 percent), blurred demarcation between the lip vermilion border and the skin (88 percent) and labial edema (84 percent). Most lesions were asymptomatic (60 percent).


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adult , Female , Young Adult , Middle Aged , Cheilitis/epidemiology , Ultraviolet Rays/adverse effects , Occupational Groups , Chile , Epidemiology, Descriptive , Smoking/epidemiology , Sunlight/adverse effects , Occupational Exposure , Prevalence , Time Factors
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Rev. méd. Chile ; 131(1): 77-80, 2003.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-342226

ABSTRACT

The incidence of systemic fungal infections increased during the last two decades. Rare fungi, such as Mucor, Fusarium and Paecilomyces, are emerging as causes of systemic fungal infections in immunocompromised hosts. There are reports of cutaneous infections, endophthalmitis, keratitis, sinusitis, neumopathy and fungemia in immunocompromised and immunocompetent adult patients. We report a 5 years old neutropenic patient with acute myeloid leukemia treated with multiple courses of chemotherapy, with a fungemia caused by Paecilomyces lilacinus (PL). His initial clinical course was characterized by fever, skin lesions, respiratory distress and shock. Blood and bone marrow cultures were positive. The patient was treated with amphotericin B and itraconazole with a good clinical response


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Child, Preschool , Paecilomyces , Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute , Mycoses , Amphotericin B , Epistaxis , Itraconazole , Mycoses
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Bol. Hosp. San Juan de Dios ; 47(6): 366-9, nov.-dic. 2000. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-287019

ABSTRACT

El síndrome de úlcera solitaria del recto es una entidad poco frecuente, caracterizada por una alteración de la dinámica defecatoria. Se presenta habitualmente entre la tercera y cuarta década, con igual distribución en ambos sexos, la forma de presentación incluye el antecedente de constipación crónica, rectorragia, pujo y tenesmo. Dentro del diagnóstico diferencial destaca el tumor rectal. El estudio de esta patología incluye rectoscopia, defecografía e histología, dando este último el diagnóstico definitivo. El tratamiento es médico-quirúrgico reservándose este último para los casos más severos. Se presentan 5 casos tratados en el Servicio de Cirugía del Hospital San Juan de Dios entre los años 1989 y 1999, todos confirmados con diagnóstico histopatológico, realizándose un estudio descriptivo en cuanto a su presentación clínica, su estudio y su tratamiento


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Rectal Diseases/surgery , Ulcer/surgery , Constipation/complications , Defecography/statistics & numerical data , Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal/statistics & numerical data , Rectal Prolapse/complications
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Rev. méd. Chile ; 128(7): 741-8, jul. 2000. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-270884

ABSTRACT

Background: The X syndrome, related to coronary disease in adults, could be possibly programmed priory to delivery, in children with intrauterine growth retardation. Aim: To measure serum lipids in newborns with symmetrical or asymmetrical intrauterine growth retardation. Patients and methods: One hundred thirty five newborns with intrauterine growth retardation and 116 normal term newborns, with 38 to 41 gestational weeks, were studied. Total, HDL, and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and apoproteins. A1 and B were measured in imbilical cord blood samples. Results: No differences in total, HDL, LDL cholesterol, apoproteins A1 and B were observed between the study groups. Triglycerides were higher in newborns with intrauterine growth retardation, compared to normal term newborns (45 ñ 27 and 36 ñ 19 mg/dl respectively, p<0,001). Differences in serum triglyceride levels respect to controls were observed in both male and female newborns with asymmetrical growth retardation. Likewise the differences respect to controls were observed in newborns with mild or severe but not with moderate growth retardation. Conclusions: Newborns with intrauterine growth retardation have higher triglyceride levels than normal term newborns


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Infant, Newborn , Fetal Growth Retardation/metabolism , Lipids/blood , Infant, Small for Gestational Age/metabolism , Prospective Studies , Gestational Age , Fetal Blood , Cholesterol, HDL/blood , Cholesterol, LDL/blood , Apolipoprotein A-I/blood , Apolipoproteins B/blood , Infant, Small for Gestational Age/blood , Triglycerides/blood
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Rev. méd. Chile ; 124(12): 1453-61, dic. 1996. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-194793

ABSTRACT

Serum total, HDL cholesterol and triglycerides were measured in 1,286 males and 816 females from 5 to 18 years old in the city of Concepción. Mean total cholesterol levels were 159ñ30 and 162ñ31 mg/g in males and females respectively. The figures for HDL cholesterol were 46ñ11 and 47ñ11 mg/dl, for LDL cholesterol were 94ñ27 and 96ñ29 mg/dl and for triglycerides were 80ñ35 and 87ñ38 mg/dl. Nine percent of males and 12 percent of females had a total cholesterol over 200 mg/dl. Likewise 10 percent of males and 11 percent of females had a LDL cholesterol over 130 mg/dl. These numbers will help to plan and perform interventions in children in order to prevent cardiovascular diseases


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Child , Adolescent , Hyperlipidemias/epidemiology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Cholesterol, HDL/blood , Cholesterol, LDL/blood , Triglycerides/blood
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Gac. méd. boliv ; 12(1): 12-4, feb. 1988.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-54460

ABSTRACT

El presente trabajo se realizó en un grupo de 100 pacientes clínicamente seleccionados, cuyas edades fluctúan entre 2 y 60 años, procedentes de zonas endémicas, a los cuales se les practicó dos métodos de diagnóstico para Tripanosoma cruzi, de diferente fundamento; la prueba de inmunofluorescencia indirecta y el Xenodiagnóstico. La inmunofluorescencia indirecta presenta positividad en el 100% de los casos. El Xenodiagnóstico presenta una positividad del 45% de dichos pacientes


Subject(s)
Child, Preschool , Child , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Humans , Chagas Disease/diagnosis , Clinical Laboratory Techniques , Fluorescent Antibody Technique , Bolivia
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